Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Batak-Nias of Sumatra

Language: Mentawai - (mwv)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity

Country: Indonesia

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Population: 71,500

Global Population: 71,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Mentawai of Indonesia, numbering 71,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Batak-Nias of Sumatra people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Indonesia. Their primary language is Mentawai. The primary religion practiced by the Mentawai is Christianity, an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available